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Scuttling the Navy August 29, 1943:

Minesweeper MS 8

By Søren Nørby, arts student

The minesweeper MS 8 was scuttled at the Royal Dockyard at 0420 on August 29th.

Raised on September 5th.

In German service 1943-1945.

MS 8 was found in Copenhagen in May, 1945 and served in the Danish navy until 1967.

(Photos: Royal Danish Naval Museum)

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- August 29, 1943

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After August 29, 1943

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Attack on
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The Navy before 1801

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Wars against England (1801-1814)

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Reconstructing the Navy (1814-1848)

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The 1st Schleswig War (1848-50)

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The interim War Years (1850-64)

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The 2nd Schleswig War (1864)

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The long Period of Peace (1864-1914)

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The Navy during the 1st World War (1914-1918)

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The Interim Years (1919-1939)

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The Navy during the 2nd World War (1939-1945)

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The Cold War Period (1945-1989)

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The Navy after 1989

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